March weather forecastPendales, Colombia

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pendales, is still a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31°C (87.8°F) and min 26.1°C (79°F).

Temperature

As February turns into March, the average high-temperatures rest at a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Nighttime readings during March register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at a warm 26.1°C (79°F).

Heat index

The heat index for March is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Pendales, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Pendales, during March, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 210.6 rainfall days, and 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pendales, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.